Great Bear Ski Valley

ERIKS MEGA Demo Tour
2026-09-13
Great Bear is thrilled to host ERIKS for their MEGA Demo Tour on Sunday, September 13th.
More information to come.

Yoga At The Bear
2026-09-12 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago)
We are so excited to welcome Yoga Garage back to Great Bear on Saturday, September 12th! Come enjoy yoga from 9-10 AM and then stick around after for a coffee or mimosa!

Book through the Yoga Garage platform here!

Chill At The Hill Presented by Walls by Waldner
2026-09-09 17:00 - 20:00
Chill At The Hill is back!
Every Wednesday June – September from 5:00pm – 8:00pm you will enjoy local eats, local music, games, Great Bear beverages and the perfect vibes to carry you into Summer!
September 9th: Presented by Walls by Waldner!
Enjoy local eats from 605 Island Guy and returning local musician Todd Casilli!

Say Hi to our friends from Almost Canine Rescue while you’re here!

Join us for Bingo at the Bear starting at 6:00pm!

Summer at The Bear has never looked so CHILL!

Chill At The Hill Presented by First Cash & Exchange
2026-09-02 17:00 - 20:00
Chill At The Hill is back!
Every Wednesday June – September from 5:00pm – 8:00pm you will enjoy local eats, local music, games, Great Bear beverages and the perfect vibes to carry you into Summer!
September 2nd: Presented by First Cash & Exchange!

Enjoy local eats from Street Taterz and local musician Chris Sandvig!

Summer at The Bear has never looked so CHILL!

BOOKED PRIVATE EVENT
2026-09-01, 2026-08-23, 2026-07-28, 2026-06-11
Great Bear Ski Valley lodge is booked for this date for a private event.

BOOKED WEDDING
2026-08-29, 2026-08-28, 2026-08-22, 2026-08-10, 2026-08-08, 2026-06-20, 2026-06-19
(This date has been booked for a wedding or rehearsal out at Great Bear Ski Valley)
Special Days Made More Special

Exchange your vows in a scenic, rustic setting at The Lodge at Great Bear in Sioux Falls, SD. Choose from indoor or outdoor venues with stunning views of lush hills.
With full catering options, including beer, wine, and liquor, our event coordinator will help make your day as perfect as you imagined.
Call 605.367.4309 to start planning your unforgettable event today.

Chill At The Hill Presented by Howe, Inc.
2026-08-26 17:00 - 20:00
Chill At The Hill is back!
Every Wednesday June – September from 5:00pm – 8:00pm you will enjoy local eats, local music, games, Great Bear beverages and the perfect vibes to carry you through the Summer!
August 26th: Presented by Howe, Inc.

Enjoy returning local musician Don McKenna and Great Bear has you covered for dinner! (Menu to come)

Summer at The Bear has never looked so CHILL!

Trailgating Festival
2026-08-21 18:00 - 20:00
Join Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation for free, outdoor family fun at Great Bear Ski Valley! Enjoy classic yard games, bouncy obstacle course, a field goal challenge, a nature-themed photo scavenger hunt, and creative crafts! Relax at the lodge with food and drinks, gather around the campfire for s’mores, and unwind to live music. Feeling competitive? Enter the 18+ cornhole tournament (registration starts at 6 P.M., tournament at 6:30 P.M.) Tournament limited to 32 teams.
More information from Sioux Falls Parks & Recreation to come.

Chill At The Hill Presented by Love The Work
2026-08-19 17:00 - 20:00
Chill At The Hill is back!
Every Wednesday June – September from 5:00pm – 8:00pm you will enjoy local eats, local music, games, Great Bear beverages and the perfect vibes to carry you into Summer!
August 19th: Presented by Love The Work!

Local eats from Breaking Burritos and local musician Tara Faber!

Join us for Bingo at the Bear starting at 6:00pm!

Summer at The Bear has never looked so CHILL!

Chill At The Hill Presented by Stewart Title
2026-08-12 17:00 - 20:00
Chill At The Hill is back!
Every Wednesday June – September from 5:00pm – 8:00pm you will enjoy local eats, local music, games, Great Bear beverages and the perfect vibes to carry you into Summer!
August 12th: Presented by Stewart Title!

Local eats from Thai Dakota Food Truck and enjoy local musician Dave Vaderlinde!

Pinnacle Production’s Singo starts at 5:30pm!

Enjoy games from the Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Mobile Recreation Unit!

The kiddos will be able to Bounce around in the inflatable!

Or join Sioux Falls Bike Racing!

Summer at The Bear has never looked so CHILL!

Chill At The Hill Presented by The Experience Real Estate
2026-08-05 17:00 - 20:00
Chill At The Hill is back!
Every Wednesday June – September from 5:00pm – 8:00pm you will enjoy local eats, local music, games, Great Bear beverages and the perfect vibes to carry you into Summer!
August 5th: Presented by The Experience Real Estate!

Enjoy local eats from Let Me Be Frank with music from Simply Travis & Dan!

Enjoy a Combo Inflatable from Bounce Around Inflatables!

Bingo at the Bear starts at 6:00pm!

Summer at The Bear has never looked so CHILL!

Chill At The Hill Presented by Marmen Energy
2026-07-29 17:00 - 20:00
Chill At The Hill is back!
Every Wednesday June – September from 5:00pm – 8:00pm you will enjoy local eats, local music, games, Great Bear beverages and the perfect vibes to carry you into Summer!
July 29th: Presented by Marmen Energy!

Enjoy local musician Billy Lurkin, Great Bear has you covered for dinner and Street Sweets food truck has you covered for Dessert!
Menu:
– Gold BBQ Pulled Pork with Sweet Slaw Sandwich (served with Cherry BBQ Baked Beans, Potato Salad and chips)
– Shredded Beef Philly with White Queso and diced onion (served with Cherry BBQ Baked Beans, Potato Salad and chips)
-10 nuggets with Fries

ALSO, Great Bear is proud to host the Upper Great Plains Street Rodders!

Summer at The Bear has never looked so CHILL!

Doggy Yoga at the Bear
2026-07-25
We are so excited to have Doggy Yoga out at Great Bear on Saturday, July 25! Come enjoy yoga from 9-10 AM and then stick around after for a Meet & Greet with all the adoptable dogs from Almost Home Canine!
Register using the link below! Limited spots available.
https://shop.greatbearpark.com/events.

Chill At The Hill Presented by Henry Carlson Construction LLC
2026-07-22 17:00 - 20:00
Chill At The Hill is back!
Every Wednesday June – September from 5:00pm – 8:00pm you will enjoy local eats, local music, games, Great Bear beverages and the perfect vibes to carry you into Summer!
July 22nd: Presented by Henry Carlson Construction LLC!

Enjoy local musician Telly Mickel and returning local eats Kountry Kitchen!

Join us for Bingo at the Bear starting at 6:00pm!

Summer at The Bear has never looked so CHILL!

CRAZY BEAR ULTRA
2026-07-18
Great Bear is excited to co-host the first inaugural Crazy Bear Ultra on Saturday, July 18!
Register Here!
Learn more about Crazy Bear
The name comes from our RD’s favorite race, Crazy Mountain 100, and his favorite place to train, Great Bear Ski Valley.
This is one challenging course, est. 1,200’ of climbing per 6-ish mile loop. We will be starting in front of the Bear Den (Chalet) which will be open for whomever may want to stop by for food, maybe grab a beverage, and watch people run down the ski hill to the start/finish line.
This is the ultimate celebration of the trail and ultra communities.
Start times:50k: 10:15 AM30k: 12:15 PM20k: 2:15 PM
All races to conclude by 6:15 PM. Which mean the following will be the cutoff times for an official finish:
50k: 8 hours30k: 6 hours20k: 4 hours
Join us and get crazy on July 18th!

Chill At The Hill Presented by First Cash & Exchange
2026-07-15 17:00 - 20:00
Chill At The Hill is back!
Every Wednesday June – September from 5:00pm – 8:00pm you will enjoy local eats, local entertainment, games, Great Bear beverages and the perfect vibes to carry you into Summer!
July 15th: Presented by First Cash & Exchange!

Enjoy local eats from Ollies food truck and join us for Pinnacle Productions’ Singo!

Say Hi to our friends from Almost Canine Rescue while you’re here!

Summer at The Bear has never looked so CHILL!

Chill At The Hill Presented by Seykora Remodeling LLC
2026-07-08 17:00 - 20:00
Chill At The Hill is back!
Every Wednesday June – September from 5:00pm – 8:00pm you will enjoy local eats, local music, games, Great Bear beverages and the perfect vibes to carry you into Summer!
July 8th: Presented by Seykora Remodeling LLC

Enjoy local musician Link West and local eats from Backyard BBQ!

Join us for Bingo at the Bear starting at 6:00pm

Or join the Sioux Falls Bike Racing!

Summer at The Bear has never looked so CHILL!

Chill At The Hill Presented by Molin Concrete
2026-07-01 17:00 - 20:00
Chill At The Hill is back!
Every Wednesday June – September from 5:00pm – 8:00pm you will enjoy local eats, local music, games, Great Bear beverages and the perfect vibes to carry you into Summer!
July 1st: Presented by Molin Concrete!

Enjoy local musician Don McKenna and local eats from Corn Dog Co!

Enjoy games from Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Mobile Recreation Unit!

Summer at The Bear has never looked so CHILL!

Chill At The Hill Presented by Experience Sioux Falls
2026-06-24 17:00 - 20:00
Chill At The Hill is back!
Every Wednesday June – September from 5:00pm – 8:00pm you will enjoy local eats, local music, games, Great Bear beverages and the perfect vibes to carry you into Summer!
June 24th: Presented by Experience Sioux Falls

Enjoy Local musician Tony DePaolo and Great Bear has you covered for the perfect dinner! (Menu to come)

Join us for Bingo at the Bear starting at 6:00pm, running for 90 minutes!

Great Bear is proud to host Dakota Region Porsche Club!

Summer at The Bear has never looked so CHILL!

Chill At The Hill Presented by Children's Dental Center / Parkway Orthodontics
2026-06-17 17:00 - 20:00
Chill At The Hill is back!
Every Wednesday June – September from 5:00pm – 8:00pm you will enjoy local eats, local music, games, Great Bear beverages and the perfect vibes to carry you into Summer!
June 17th: Presented by Children’s Dental Center / Parkway Orthodontics
Enjoy Local Eats from Willy’s food truck and Pinnacle Production’s Singo!

Summer at The Bear has never looked so CHILL!

Chill At The Hill Presented By Honner Painting
2026-06-10 17:00 - 20:00
Chill At The Hill is back!
Every Wednesday June – September from 5:00pm – 8:00pm you will enjoy local eats, local entertainment, games, Great Bear beverages and the perfect vibes to carry you into Summer!
June 10th: Presented by Honner Painting

Enjoy Local Eats from 605 Island Guy and Local Musician Group Blue Moon Rhythm!

Join Bingo at The Bear starting at 6:00pm running for 90 minutes

Or join Sioux Falls Biking Races!

Summer at The Bear has never looked so CHILL!
